Organize Before You Design
- Post Pics inviting people to buy the yearbook
- Understand the structure of a yearbook.
- Finalize the theme and begin building the Yearbook Ladder.
- Assign spreads to students based on roles and interests.
- Begin planning what content will go on each page.
Scripture
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
– 1 Corinthians 14:33
Course Content
Warm-Up Activity: Theme Lock-In & Vision Board<br />
- Officially vote on and finalize the yearbook theme.
- On a whiteboard or shared document, create a class-wide vision board:
- Fonts, colors, symbols, tone (fun, elegant, bold, playful, etc.)
Add inspirational sample spreads or images from last week’s assignment
What Is a Yearbook Ladder?<br />
- A ladder is the master plan of the yearbook—it shows where everything goes.
- Display or project a sample ladder and walk students through the typical sections:
- Portraits (students, staff, classes)
- Events (co-op days, field trips, parties)
- Clubs, electives, sports
Fun spreads (quotes, awards, polls, games, autographs)
Group Activity Draft the Class Yearbook Ladder<br />
- As a class, sketch out your ladder using a whiteboard or Google Doc/Table.
- Decide:
- How many pages the yearbook will have (based on TreeRing settings)
- What pages go where
Which student is responsible for which spreads
Wrap-Up & Reminders
- Remind students to save all new photos and documents to their team folders.
- Discuss any upcoming school events where photos need to be taken.
Due Next Week:
Interview one more person (with photo + quote)